Nothing takes a back seat to safety. In fact, the back seat is where an 8-year-old is most likely to find safety. That’s what Mark Chernoby told an after-school car club at Bowling Green (Missouri) Elementary in a private teleconference. The executive who heads vehicle safety and regulatory compliance at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. connected
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Never underestimate an 8-year-old boy with a vision
Jackson Bierly, a third grader at Bowling Green Elementary in Missouri, was pondering his science fair project – an air bag for a vehicle exterior – when he was inspired to share his idea with an automaker. So, he chose his favorite. “I love MOPAR, especially the Dodge brand,” he said in an e-mail to
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Looking ahead: Forward Collision Warning
A quick stop in heavy traffic – it’s one of the most challenging situations a driver faces, but it happens regularly, whether it be the daily rush-hour commute, or arriving for a big sporting event or concert, or as other drivers react to an ongoing emergency. The rear-end collision is the most common type of
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Be aware of your surroundings with Blind-spot Monitoring
Safe driving means not only making good decisions on the road yourself, but also accounting for the actions of other drivers as well. When traveling at high speeds on the freeway, this can be particularly difficult. The best drivers thoroughly scan their rearview and side mirrors before making any sudden movements on the road, but
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Watch your back with parking detection systems
Parking lots are a high-risk zone for crashes. Typically, there are multiple cars moving at the same time, it can be hard to see past or around some tall vehicles and, sadly, not everyone is paying close attention. An extra set of eyes comes in handy. Or, in the case of several Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep,
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HSA technology keeps drivers rolling forward
It could happen heading off on vacation! Or, on your way to work! Chances are almost every driver has, at one time or another, experienced this scenario: You’re driving along when traffic ahead of you slows to a stop – say for a red light, near or at the top of a hill. The light
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Minivan Monday: Pacifica Hybrid is a ‘boss’ when it comes to fuel efficiency
Today is not only Minivan Monday, it is also National Boss’s Day. It’s a day for employees to honor their employers, but it’s also an opportunity to recognize the industry’s first electrified minivan. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a `boss’ in the minivan segment when it comes MPGe and total gas and electric range. The
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